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Eugene Church · 09-13-2012, 05:22 PM

THE ISLANDIAN TIMES

Around the Town in the IPA

Fairfax Frogs

Owner: Frog Fashions
GM: Harry Buckley
Manager: Dane Wesner

Fairfax is a dynamic town of 107,000 on the northshore of beautiful Blue Lake in Central Tycobbia and at the mouth of the Rio Lobo. It is an important river and railway distribution hub for timber and wood products from North Hills and Hartsdale to the north and agricultural products from Mahaska to the west, which is brought by rail and the Appian River. Timber and manufactured goods from Luxora are shipped on the Rio Lobo.

Because of its proximity to the lake, it a tourist haven with hotels lining the peaceful blue waters, which provide sailing, swimming, skiing, fishing and other boating activities and a thriving recreational shipbuilding industry.

Fairfax is also the home of the popular and quite prosperous Frog Fashions, makers of fine men and women's fashions, including bathing suits and swimwear. The Frog logo is featured on all of the company's wearing apparel and is known throughout the Islands.

Frog Fashions is also the owner of the Fairfax Frogs, who play in the Islandian Pro Alliance. The ballclub is a member of the Tycobbian Union's North Division. Fairfax plays its games at the Frog Pond. It is a beautiful stadium with a panoramic view of the downtown area over the outfield walls and was built just in time for the 2001 IPA inaugural season.

It is a tradition from industrial and company league days for the Frog fanatics to cheer and urge their team on to victory with this rally chant, led by the team mascot, Jeremiah the Bullfrog:

"Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit.
Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit.
Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit."

Jeremiah the Bullfrog, also leads the fans in singing "Take Me Out to the Frog Pond" during the seventh inning stretch. A Fairfax victory is always celebrated with a rousing chorus of "Joy to the World" when the last out of the game is made.

At the concession booths, the fans can savor ballpark regulars like hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, soft drinks, peanuts and crackerjacks. In addition, refreshing daiquiries of all flavors and concoctions are available.

Harry Buckley is the GM of the Fairfax Frogs. He is a former company league second baseman and manager. Buckley was a fine hitter and fielder and also stood out as a manager... currently at the helm is Dane Wesner, a great IPA Hall of Fame outfielder for the Frogs... Wesner played from 2005 to 2023 and compiled a .311 career BA with 452 homers and 1550 RBIs... twice he won the TU Golden Bat Award and the league batting crown... Six times Wesner was an All-Star and seven times won the Golden Glove.

The Frog Pond (2001)
Capacity: 11,700
Dimensions:
LF Line 340
LF 375
LCF 400
CF 422
RCF 400
RF 375
RF Line 340

09-13-2012, 05:22 PM	#3288
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,876	*THE ISLANDIAN TIMES* Around the Town in the IPA Fairfax Frogs Owner: Frog Fashions GM: Harry Buckley Manager: Dane Wesner Fairfax is a dynamic town of 107,000 on the northshore of beautiful Blue Lake in Central Tycobbia and at the mouth of the Rio Lobo. It is an important river and railway distribution hub for timber and wood products from North Hills and Hartsdale to the north and agricultural products from Mahaska to the west, which is brought by rail and the Appian River. Timber and manufactured goods from Luxora are shipped on the Rio Lobo. Because of its proximity to the lake, it a tourist haven with hotels lining the peaceful blue waters, which provide sailing, swimming, skiing, fishing and other boating activities and a thriving recreational shipbuilding industry. Fairfax is also the home of the popular and quite prosperous Frog Fashions, makers of fine men and women's fashions, including bathing suits and swimwear. The Frog logo is featured on all of the company's wearing apparel and is known throughout the Islands. Frog Fashions is also the owner of the Fairfax Frogs, who play in the Islandian Pro Alliance. The ballclub is a member of the Tycobbian Union's North Division. Fairfax plays its games at the Frog Pond. It is a beautiful stadium with a panoramic view of the downtown area over the outfield walls and was built just in time for the 2001 IPA inaugural season. It is a tradition from industrial and company league days for the Frog fanatics to cheer and urge their team on to victory with this rally chant, led by the team mascot, Jeremiah the Bullfrog: "Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit. Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit. Who let the Frogs out?..ribbit...ribbit...ribbit...ribbit." Jeremiah the Bullfrog, also leads the fans in singing "Take Me Out to the Frog Pond" during the seventh inning stretch. A Fairfax victory is always celebrated with a rousing chorus of "Joy to the World" when the last out of the game is made. At the concession booths, the fans can savor ballpark regulars like hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, soft drinks, peanuts and crackerjacks. In addition, refreshing daiquiries of all flavors and concoctions are available. Harry Buckley is the GM of the Fairfax Frogs. He is a former company league second baseman and manager. Buckley was a fine hitter and fielder and also stood out as a manager... currently at the helm is Dane Wesner, a great IPA Hall of Fame outfielder for the Frogs... Wesner played from 2005 to 2023 and compiled a .311 career BA with 452 homers and 1550 RBIs... twice he won the TU Golden Bat Award and the league batting crown... Six times Wesner was an All-Star and seven times won the Golden Glove. The Frog Pond (2001) Capacity: 11,700 Dimensions: LF Line 340 LF 375 LCF 400 CF 422 RCF 400 RF 375 RF Line 340 Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 09-13-2012 at 08:14 PM.